Monday, June 15, 2026

DeAndra Davis's "The Lovers, the Liars, and Me," the movie

Featured at My Book, The Movie: The Lovers, the Liars, and Me by DeAndra Davis.

The entry begins:
If it’s one thing I love, it’s a good face cast, and with this book, it was no different. I feel like The Lovers, the Liars, and Me is inherently visual with the descriptions of the island and locations. I tried to be lush and descriptive, and that also applies to characters in this love triangle romance meets contemporary drama. I definitely have a primary person in mind with my main character and her supporting cast of friends that I believe would bring the story to life.

Marsai Martin is my immediate choice for Jaliya. Marsai is a brilliant and gorgeous actress, and I know she could bring both the character to life aesthetically, and tap into that growth from hesitant, unsure teen to self-assured and confident. Marsai is also so funny, and I think she could get into the quippy banter the friend group has going in The Lovers, the Liars, and Me.

Jahi Winston would be my pick for...[read on]
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My Book, The Movie: The Lovers, the Liars, and Me.

--Marshal Zeringue